9th UI GreenMetric Steering Committee Meeting
Press Release
On June 17-20, 2025, a hybrid format workshop featuring presentations by global sustainability leaders, experts and academics was held by UI GreenMetric in Nice, France.
The event explored the UI GreenMetric methodology, shared best practices, and discussed sustainability challenges and opportunities for universities in general. Through knowledge sharing and collaboration, UI GreenMetric aims to stimulate effective sustainability initiatives in higher education institutions around the world.
CHAIR:
Prof. Riri Fitri Sari, Chairperson, UI GreenMetric, Indonesia
Dr. Junaidi, S.S., MA, Vice-Chair, UI GreenMetric, Indonesia
List of In-Person Participants in Nice:
1. Brazil (University of São Paulo)
• Prof. Carlos Gilberto Carlotti Junior, President
• Prof. Dr. Patrícia Iglecias, Chief of Sustainability Officer
2. Uzbekistan (Bukhara State University)
• Prof. Obidjon Khamidov, Rector
3. Portugal (University of Minho)
• Prof. Miguel Sopas de Melo Bandeira, Pro-Rector
• Ir. José Pedro Gomes Coelho Teixeira Ferreira, Computer specialist
4. Ecuador (Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo)
• Prof. Eng. Pablo Vanegas Peralta, PhD, Vice-Rector for Research and Graduate Studies
• Prof. Eng. Rafael Córdova U., M.Sc., Person in Charge for UI GreenMetric
5. Argentina (Universidad Católica de Córdoba)
• Dra. Maria Soledad Perfumo, Vice Rector of Innovation and Development
6. Italy (Universita degli Studi dell'Aquila)
• Prof. Anna Tozzi, Rector's Consultant for Internationalisation Policies
• Dr. Massimiliano, University representative in the Energy working group of the University Network for sustainable development
7. Taiwan (National Pingtung University of Science and Technology)
• Prof. Dr. Vincent Ru-Chu Shih, Dean of Office of International Affairs
8. Nigeria (Lagos State University)
• Prof. Adejuwon Adewale Adeneye, Person in Charge of UI GreenMetric
9. Poland (Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan)
• Anna Schmidt Fiedler, Head of Sustainability and Social Innovations Office
10. Hungary (University of Pécs)
• Tünde Kulcsár, Program Coordinator, Green University Program
11. United Arab Emirates (University of Sharjah)
• Prof. Dr. Tevhide Serra Gorpe, C-chair Sustainability Curriculum circle and Professor of Communication
List of Online Participants or Submitted Reports (Pdf/Recording):
12. Colombia (El Bosque University)
• Prof. Jaime Alberto Romero Infante, Director of the Environmental Management Unit
13. Hungary (University of Szeged)
• Dr. Dénes Mátyás, Deputy Director for Sustainability
14. Ireland (University College Cork)
• Dr. Maria Kirrane, Sustainability Officer
15. Indonesia (Universitas Diponegoro)
• Prof. Dr. Ir. Hadiyanto, S.T., M.Sc., IPU, Director of Reputation, Partnership, and Global Connectivity Directorate
• Dessy Ariyanti, S.T., M.T., Ph.D, Deputy Head of University Reputation Office
16. Iran (University of Zanjan)
• Dr. Hossin Kouhestani, Director of International Scientific Cooperation Office
17. Iraq (Koya University)
• Prof. Mohammed H.S. Zangana, President
• Ahmed A. Maroof, Director of Ranking Unit
18. Republic of Kazakhstan (Kazakh National Agrarian Research University)
• Prof. Rafis Abazov, PhD, Vice Rector for International Relations
• Maiya Suyunchaliyeva, Person in Charge of UI GreenMetric
19. United Arab Emirates (University of Sharjah)
• Prof. Abdelaziz Soufyane, Director of the Office of International Relations
20. Turkey (Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University)
• Dr. Deniz Karaelmas, Director of Environmental Problems Research Center
21. Russia (RUDN University)
• Prof. Margarita Redina, Professor
22. Venezuela (Universidad Privada Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacín)
• Diana Belloso, Rector
• Cruz Barreto, Coordinator URBE sustainable
List of Observers:
• Prof. Fernanda Brando, Professor and environmental technical advisor, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Dr. Geraldine Campos Zamora, Assistant Professor, De La Salle University-Dasmarinas, Philippines
• Jed Israel Cabugao, Assistant Vice President for Campus Planning and Development, De La Salle University-Dasmarinas, Philippines
• Fanni Bianka Navreczki Program Manager of the Green University Program Office, University of Pécs, Hungary
• Ana Rita Vieira Trindade da Silva, Senior Technician, University of Minho, Portugal
• Jed Israel Cabugao, Assistant Vice President for Campus Planning and Development, De La Salle University-Dasmarinas, Philippines
• Sabrina Hikmah Ramadianti, Coordinator, UI GreenMetric, Indonesia
In the face of global environmental and social challenges, the integration of university-based sustainable development principles becomes critical.
The concept of ESG and SDGs based on a sustainable university implies responsibility towards the future. This means that it is important to:
- use natural resources rationally;
- reduce the risk of species destruction;
- respect gender equality;
- fight climate change, poverty and hunger.
The world must evolve in a way that ensures a high standard of living in the present without harming new generations. This is what Ms. Prof. Riri Fitri Sari - Chairperson of UI GreenMetric delivered her presentation.
Dr. Junaidi, S.S., M.A. - Vice-Chairman for Programs, Communications and Partnerships shared the data of universities in Kazakhstan and spoke about the importance of participation in the international ranking of UI GreenMetric.
Other participants shared their experience in developing a sustainable university program, green campus, plastic recycling, working with student startups, etc.
From the side of KazNARU the work was noted, a presentation was given, current projects were shown
The meeting was held at 16.00-21:00, June 17-20, 2025.
